Thomas Sowell: Depending On Dependency

Shameless, but effective.    The theme that most seemed to rouse the enthusiasm of delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte was that we are all responsible for one another — and that Republicans don't want to help the poor, the sick and the helpless. All of us should be on guard against beliefs that flatter ourselves. At the    ... MORE

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Richard Adhikari: Who's Watching The FBI Watchers?

New technology offers new opportunity for abuse. The FBI soon will begin offering client software for its nationwide facial recognition database at no charge to law enforcement agencies in the United States. This is the fourth element in its seven-increment Next Generation Identification Program. The facial recognition system was deployed ... MORE

Gerri Willis: Obama's Crony Capitalism

One of the few growth industries. A new report out today from the solar industry touts a surge in the use of solar panels. The report states U.S. solar installations more than doubled in the second quarter of this year up 116%. In total, the U.S. now has 5,700 megawatts of solar capacity, enough to power more than 940,000 households. It all sounds great, but that's ... MORE

VIDEO: California Taxpayers Soaked By Lifeguards

Exposed: California lifeguards paid $200,000 and retire at age 50.

Maggie Clark: A Marijuana Revolt?

It could begin in Washington, Oregon or Colorado.    From his porch overlooking Seattle’s Lake Union and Interstate 5, former U.S. attorney John McKay can see tractor trailers speeding down the highway. McKay has strong suspicions about the cargo some of them are carrying. “I know that there are trucks going down that freeway filled with    ... MORE

90% Of Frequent Business Travelers Give TSA Low Marks

Customer service a low priority of government.    Business travel blog Frequent Business Traveler has released the results of a poll conducted in partnership with FlyerTalk on the state of the United States Transportation Security Administration. The TSA, the governmental agency tasked with keeping American borders safe from terrorist threats   ... MORE

Walter E Williams: Who May Tax And Spend?

A little basic knowledge is vital for the citizen.   Within the past decade, I've written columns titled "Deception 101," "Stubborn Ignorance" and "Exploiting Public Ignorance," all explaining which branch of the federal government has taxing and spending authority. So here it is again: The first clause of Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, generally    ... MORE

John Ransom: Another Obama Billion Dollar Green Loser

Chevy Volt jolts taxpayers in a big way.       This is getting redundant. If you want investment losses for tax purposes, Barack Obama is your guy. Now, if the country could only figure out how to write off the five trillion dollars we’ve lost during his presidency. As the man said: A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon were talking about Barack ... MORE

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Amy Payne: 25,000 Chicago Teachers Walk Off The Job

Why support for school choice is at all-time high. This morning, about 350,000 students in Chicago Public Schools will be without teachers. While the 25,000-plus unionized teachers take to the picket lines in a strike over benefits and teacher evaluations, working parents are scrambling to figure out what to do. “We know a strike is really going to be      ... MORE